Part 1
He opened the door for Anjali as he saw her struggling with two bags of groceries. Her hair pushed to one side, her long slender arms wrapped around the bags as she stood there slightly exasperated. Despite all this though, she still looked beautiful...like always.
Taking the bags from her and setting the bags on the table, he took her in his arms.
At: Long day?
An: You don't even know. Armaan bhi na out of all the day to disappear'he has to pick today? Today was his meeting with Miss Gupta regarding the Sanjeevani concert. I told her he was held up in some work, but I think he should definitely do this concert. I have a feeling he will too, its for a good cause.
At: Hmm have you tried calling him?
Kicking her sandals off her feet she turned around to face him with her hands on hips. Yes I did try, many times actually. Pointing an accusing finger at him'he's your best friend'why wasn't he picking up my calls huh?
At: Woah woah he may be my best friend, but I really don't know why he wasn't picking up. He may have been caught up in something, relax honey.
Walking past him and into the kitchen she started organizing the groceries into the cabinets. You know Atul, sometimes Armaan worries me. He acts like a sweet, funny, outgoing type guy like he doesn't have a worry in the world...but yet sometimes I feel he's feigning it all. I feel somewhere deep down those wounds are still fresh. I wonder what sick pleasure that girl got from hurting him..she shut her eyes as a feeling of hatred ran through her.
He gently squeezed her shoulders from behind'.and turned her around.
At: Heyyy anji, don't dwell on the past. How do we know that the girl was at complete fault? We don't know the whole story, and it's not fair to just make assumptions like that. But honey, I know that one day some girl is going to come in his life and fill those wounds of his'
His voice was so soft, so comforting, that it filled her with warmth. She wrapped her arms around him and laid her head on his chest.
An: I hope so Atul'..I really do hope so'
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*Knock Knock*
Ar: Come in
Shutting the door behind her..Ohhh sooo Sir ji you finally got time to come to work huh?
He looked up to find Anjali standing there with her arms crossed over her chest. Her eyes slightly narrowed as she glared at him, and not one hint of a smile on her face. She was definitely mad.
Getting up and walking towards her..Anjali I'm soo sorry. I got caught up in something..It wont happen again.
Calming down a bit as she uncrossed her arms and put them down by her side. Armaan look, I know that what ever you did wasn't intentional. But you missed an important meeting yesterday, and I really wish you would have been there.
Ar: Anjali I really am sorry..
An: It's okay. Where were you though..?
Ar: Ehh just caught up in something. So you tell me how did the meeting go?
He quickly changed the subject before she inquired him further on it. Though Anjali noticed the sudden change in topic, she decided to leave it alone.
An: It went fine. You would be doing this for a charity cause..which is always good. Its for a good cause, and its good for your reputation. I want people to see beyond the "Playboy Armaan Mallik"'.I want them to know that Armaan Mallik really is a good human being'.and this is a good opportunity for it...
Grasping his chin between his two fingers'he stood there thinking about it a bit before he spoke again..
Ar: Whose in charge of it?
An: Miss Riddhima Gupta'
His eyes shot up instantly at the name'.Did you say Riddhima Gupta?
An: Yeah why do you know her?
Ar: Sort of'.we went to college together'..
An: Oh that's great. Then it will be like two friends reuniting again. So I can tell her that you will definitely perform..?
He smiled at Anjali and nodded a yes.
Sighing deeply and plopping on the chair as Anjali left, he stared at the shut door. How could he have explained to Anjali that he was late because he was thinking about "her" again. It was just one of those nostalgic days, and even though she had left him bitter sweet memories'.he couldn't help but remember and long for them again.
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**ring ring*
An: Hello, Riddhima? This is Anjali here. I would just like to tell you that Armaan has agreed to perform. I think we should meet again and finalize some details..
R: Really? That's great news. How about we meet tomorrow? Same place as last time'?
An: Okay then, I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.
R: Bye
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"Armaan hurry up yaar, otherwise we'll be late!" "Coming Anji!"
Running down the steps of his house he sat inside his car. Anjali was already seated in the passengers seat. They had decided to take his car and leave her car at his house. I mean they were both going to the same place right..? Then why take two cars?
Ar: So where is the meeting at?
An: The same place it was at yesterday'when you DIDN't come!
Groaning loudly' I already said sorry! Give me a break
Laughing at his frustrated state: Sorry Sorry'just felt like teasing you. Oh take a right here and the coffee shop will be on the left side.
He parked his car and they both walked inside.
Riddhima looked up as Armaan walked in. She felt her breath hitch for a second as she saw him walking towards her wearing a white casual shirt and jeans. He was still just as gorgeous. He was smiling at her, and she noticed those dimples set in. She always had a thing for those dimples..
Ar: Hi Riddhima'.outstretching his hand towards her for her to shake.
She looked back and forth from his hand to his face'.she had a slightly baffled expression on her face..he still remembers me??
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Hey Guys! I know this seems like a short part but when I typed it up on word...it definitely seemed longer lol. Hope you guys like the part. I'm thinking about having this ff closed..because not many people seem interested in it. lol.
Anyways..hope you guys like the part!
Edited by ..Mira.. - 16 years ago
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